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DREXEL UNIVERSITY INSPIRED BY CHANGE, DESIGNED TO LEAD. LET YOUR AMBITION LEAD THE WAY Change is a constant driver of new ideas. Each and every day, innovation pushes the limit of what’s possible. The next generation of leaders will be the ones who embrace this fact, the ones who use it as their guiding principle. Regardless of your field of study, no matter what the application, to truly make an impact you must recognize boundaries, then use your ambition to move beyond them. Since 1891, Drexel University has served as the launch pad for students ready to channel their passion, curiosity, and vision to change the world around them. Our unique academic model allows the University and our Dragons to remain at the forefront of possibility by not only studying the latest practices and theories but by putting them to the test alongside industry leaders and professionals. You need a place that will allow you to challenge the norm: to make your mark while turning your aspirations into reality. Drexel not only provides you with the necessary knowledge, opportunities, and support structures to make a difference — we help you start today. Because your ambition can’t wait. 1 Is This Your Path? Whether it’s academics, student life, “ or even the arts, I’ve gotten to do a little bit of everything in a way that has allowed me to become a really well-rounded person since first coming to Drexel. ” – DOMINICK ARP, MARKETING VIEW THIS VIDEO AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories 2 CREATE YOUR PATH OF DISCOVERY our education will serve as the foundation for everything you do. Whether you want to create an environment- Yfriendly transportation system, develop life-skill therapies for individuals on the autism spectrum, or help propel criminal justice reform, you need an education that will prepare you to learn, grow, and excel. Drexel’s dynamic curriculum is specifically designed to take you beyond the typical college experience, preparing you to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Here, your education will combine advanced academics with experiential learning, providing the opportunity to expand upon your classwork by working side by side with your professors, learning directly from the leaders of your field through our cooperative education program, gaining valuable experience in research, and so much more. At Drexel, you’ll be encouraged to take an active role in your education. Our unique model will put you on the front lines of innovation, allowing you to discover and explore the current practices, strategies, and breakthroughs that are actively being used to push the boundaries of what we know and can achieve. Then, you’ll bring new knowledge and viewpoints to enrich classroom discussion with your professors and classmates, ensuring the University’s offerings remain current, relevant, and market informed. 3 Grow within a dynamic environment of learning. he ability to achieve your goals is rooted in the strength of your preparation, and the most effective Tpreparation begins with superior academics. Drexel provides an unparalleled classroom experience, where you’ll find rigorous and challenging courses presented in state-of-the-art facilities and taught by respected faculty composed of leaders and visionaries of their field. And the best part is that you won’t have to wait to get started. You’ll take classes in your major from the moment you arrive, along with preparatory courses to help you hit the ground running. Here, you’ll develop an interdisciplinary academic path designed to meet your interests. Your experience can incorporate a variety of concentrations and allow you to build a comprehensive knowledge base applicable PAPERCLIP STORY to your goals. Not only that, you’ll be supported by a READ “FINDING OUT THAT DREXEL IS WHERE I BELONG” dedicated team of advisors, counselors, and mentors to BY JULIA KRAWIEC AT: ensure you stay on the right track. drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories 4 80+ 15++ 2,106 Majors Accelerated, Combined, Number of Courses and Bridge Degree Programs 2,392 19 11:1 Faculty Median Class Size Student to Professor Ratio 5 From Co-op to Career I had my last co-op at Microsoft, and “ at the end of my co-op, I was offered a full-time job as a software engineer. Then, I got another offer from Google. After considering both offers that I had, I decided to go with the offer from Google.” – HALIMA OLAPADE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING VIEW THIS VIDEO AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories 6 ven while recognizing the intrinsic value and importance of classroom learning, you’ll need the Echance to apply your knowledge in the real world to truly see just how everything fits together. Our renowned cooperative education program, also known as co-op, will allow you to put what you’ve learned in class to the test. Drexel Co-op provides you with the opportunity to integrate up to three six-month, full-time professional work experiences into your academic schedule. Each co-op experience — whether it be with a global organization, a nonprofit, a local startup, or even a government agency — presents a unique opportunity to see firsthand how the knowledge you’ve gained is currently being applied in the field and how the workplace is adapting to meet the evolving needs of employers. And the Steinbright Career Development Center, our world- class cooperative education and career preparation resource, will be here to help you every step of the way. So much more than just a standard internship, co-op allows you to take real positions with respected companies, enabling you to test-drive your career while building an impressive résumé before you graduate. When you return to class, you’ll be ready to apply your newfound knowledge to your courses and to serve as a valuable resource to your classmates and professors, able to share enhanced insights and perspectives that can’t be found in any textbook. 7 Follow your guides and maximize your opportunities. he Steinbright Career Development Center is one of the largest collegiate co-op and career services Tteams in the world. With a comprehensive staff of skilled and dedicated career services professionals, Steinbright is an invaluable resource that will ensure that you’re fully prepared for success from the moment you arrive on campus. The Center not only facilitates Drexel’s co-op program but it also provides essential services such as career and educational counseling, career exploration strategies, personality assessments for career path guidance, pre- health and pre-law advising, and application process assistance. Steinbright also presents workshops that will help you create a compelling résumé and cover letter, interview, and build a professional network. Always keeping your individual goals in mind, Steinbright’s Career Services staff will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and guidance you’ll need throughout your time at Drexel and after graduation. CO-OP FAST FACTS 92% 87% 48% 96% 89% of Drexel of co-op employers of co-op participants of graduates are of co-op participants undergraduate students would consider rehiring working full-time had working or enrolled in indicated their co-op enrolled in the Drexel their co-op student for a received a job offer graduate or professional position met or exceeded Co-op program. future co-op or full-time from a former co-op education. their expectations. position. employer. SELECT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES AMAZON APPLE AT&T THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF CO-OP PHILADELPHIA COMCAST CORPORATION DREXEL UNIVERSITY ESTEE LAUDER/NORTHTEC EMPLOYERS: EXELON CORPORATION GLAXOSMITHKLINE GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. GOOGLE INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS JOHNSON & JOHNSON LOCKHEED MARTIN 8 DREXEL STUDENT STORY READ “FINDING MY VOICE” BY AMELIA QUAZI AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories 1,551 45 22 co-op employers countries states 5,426 $18,720 DREXEL VIDEO students employed gross median six-month salary VIEW “UNDERSTANDING CO-OP” AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories domestically and internationally for a paid co-op PJM INTERCONNECTION LLC SAP AMERICA SUSQUEHANNA INT’L GROUP LLP THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA VANGUARD 9 Opening the Doors to Research To see that Drexel has a program “ where it takes freshmen and really pairs them with research mentors and gets them hands-on experience is really amazing. During my co-op, I’ll be focused on wearable technology and incorporating energy storage into smart textiles.” – TAUHEED BAUKMAN, MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING VIEW THIS VIDEO AT: drexel.edu/undergrad/student-stories Ranked Ranked 84 36 st th total new inventions in new United States patents 1 76 fiscal year 2020 issued in fiscal year 2020 by the Bush Institute among worldwide and Opus Faveo among academic institutions midsized universities for patents for innovation 10 Explore your curiosity and see where it leads. our intellectual interest is one of your most valuable traits, and Drexel emphasizes the Yimportance of asking questions and finding meaningful answers — it’s what has helped us emerge as one of the nation’s leading R1-level research universities. Our facilities and courses are designed to enable you to go further and discover more about the world around you. From state-of-the-art labs to our innovative Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center, Drexel presents a number of unique research opportunities that will encourage you to collaborate and learn from your peers and research mentors. If you’re eager to gain research experience, you may be interested in the Students Tackling Advanced Research (STAR) Scholars Program. This 10-week program will allow you to conduct a faculty-mentored research or creative project in the summer of your first year. STAR concludes with student presentations, along with the DREXEL VIDEO possibility of presenting work at local, regional, and VIEW “RE-IMAGINE RESEARCH” AT: national conferences.